July 14, 2010 - Eka Chemicals said that it will increase prices on sodium chlorate globally with immediate effect and where contracts allow.

“Major price concessions were implemented in our sodium chlorate business during the latest global financial crises,” said Lennart Nilsson, Director of Global Marketing at Eka Chemicals.

“In order to secure a sustainable business and guarantee long- term supply of sodium chlorate in a steadily growing market for bleached pulp, we are now forced to adjust pricing levels on a global basis,” Nilsson added.